Free Online Resources for Families

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Over the past few years, students across the country have had disruptions to their learning environment and more families than ever before are choosing out-of-the-box educational options: full-time online learninghomeschooling, or even microschooling. No matter which type of learning you prefer, families all over are searching for free resources to help educate their children.

Whether you’ve chosen a pod or your neighborhood school, educational resources can help you support your scholar’s learning at home. Below you’ll find a list of free online resources that are easy for families to use from home. 

Looking for more? Check out our list of 100+ free resources for teachers and schools shifting online or our list of offline learning fun

  • Guide to Remote / Distance Learning Music for Students & Teachers

    This guide from Octane Seating explores remote vs. distance learning, essential tech, and virtual meeting tools as well as music-specific resources like online games, virtual galleries, choir and symphony performances, and more!

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  • Skillshare

    Skillshare specializes in creative and hands-on learning, focusing on subjects such as design, photography, video production, and entrepreneurship.

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  • Udemy

    Known for skills-based learning, Udemy provides a mix of academic and practical courses. Students can find everything from coding classes to personal development topics.

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  • Outschool

    Outschool offers courses tailored to high school students on unique, interest-based topics, such as gaming, art, or languages.

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  • Alison

    This is a free learning platform that provides a range of certificate courses. Alison focuses on workplace skills, offering short, career-focused courses in areas such as information technology (IT), business, and personal development.

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  • Coursea

    Coursera offers high-quality courses from top universities and organizations.

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    Khan Academy

    Khan Academy’s free platform offers courses focused on academic subjects, such as math, science, and history.

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  • Video Interview Clips with Shelby Doyle, Vice President of Public Awareness at NSCW

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